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The Resurrection

Print
1510 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.

Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. Dürer shows him floating above the tomb while the guards sleep.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Resurrection (generic title)
  • The Large Passion (series title)
Materials and techniques
Woodcut on paper
Brief description
Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528); 'The Resurrection' from the 'Large Passion' series; 1510; woodcut
Physical description
Black and white woodcut. Christ is shown framed by clouds hovering above the tomb while soldiers sleep below.
Dimensions
  • Height: 39cm
  • Width: 27.4cm
Subjects depicted
Summary
This print is one of a set of 12 woodcuts that tell the story of the Crucifixion and Passion of Christ. The German painter and printmaker Albrecht Dürer transformed the narrative and expressive potential of printmaking. His 'Large Passion' series is a vivid and animated rendering of the gospel story.

Christ rose from the dead on the third day after his Crucifixion. Dürer shows him floating above the tomb while the guards sleep.
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
26120:7

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Record createdJune 15, 2005
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